Topic: Be it resolved that globalization has had a positive influence on the status of women

Con- Melanie, Sarah

http://www1.aucegypt.edu/src/globalization/Documents/effect%20of%20glob%20on%20women.pdf
http://www.twnside.org.sg/title/woes-cn.htm
- Lowered status of women is ultimately due to structural adjustment programs sponsored by IMF and the World Bank.
- These programs strip countries of the chance to become autonomous.
- Developing countries must sell vital aspects of country (land, resources, LABOR).
- Corporations shift labor force from agricultural to assembly production- mostly females.
http://global_india1.tripod.com/negative.htm
- Unhealthy environment: pregnancy=direct unemployment, workweek that often exceeds 60 hours, one bathroom break throughout the day.
- Women turn to unsafe abortions by unqualified doctors.
http://www.twnside.org.sg/title/1968.htm
- Communications and technology also creates a gap between men and women.
- Men are considered first beneficiaries of innovations.
Egendorf, Laura K., ed. Human Rights. New York: Greenhaven P, Incorporated, 2004.
- Latin American women's status lowered after working in EPZs
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2872/is_1_27/ai_71563398
http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/csw/beirutglobal.htm



Pro-Daniel, Patrick